Gunmen Abduct Ten Individuals from Niger Hotel Posing as EFCC Operatives
On February 27, 2025, ten individuals were abducted from a hotel in Niger State by armed men posing as EFCC operatives. The attackers disabled CCTV cameras and forcefully removed the victims. Authorities have commenced an investigation and are urging public vigilance.
On February 27, 2025, ten individuals were abducted from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road in the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. Reports indicate that the kidnappers posed as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and conducted their operation around 4:58 a.m. An intelligence source, Zagazola Makama, highlighted that the men disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras before gaining access to the guests’ rooms to prevent any video evidence of the attack.
Witnesses described the scene as the armed men forcibly removed the ten victims from the hotel and transported them to an undisclosed location. In response to the abduction, security agencies have launched an investigation, as confirmed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department. They are currently working diligently to identify the perpetrators and locate the missing individuals.
Security experts are advising the general public to remain vigilant in the wake of this incident. They are encouraging individuals to promptly report any suspicious activities, particularly as efforts intensify to uncover the circumstances surrounding this abduction.
In summary, ten individuals have been kidnapped by armed men disguised as EFCC operatives in Niger State. The attackers disabled security cameras to conduct their operation undetected. Law enforcement authorities are actively investigating the event and are calling on citizens to report any suspicious activities to enhance public safety.
Original Source: businessday.ng
